The idea is not to putt with the putter in the rough but to use it as a wedge like appraoch. It is not issue but I find that it is easier to control. Too bad the place that i usually play do not allow me to practice that. I did try it a few times in other countries. Results are not too bad!!

The idea is not to putt with the putter in the rough but to use it as a wedge like appraoch. It is not issue but I find that it is easier to control. Too bad the place that i usually play do not allow me to practice that. I did try it a few times in other countries. Results are not too bad!!

Bro, that technique works on your home course OCC, hardly any rough around the greens one. Wait till you kena the pubic hair rough around the greens, then try your Texas wedge lor.

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The idea is not to putt with the putter in the rough but to use it as a wedge like appraoch. It is not issue but I find that it is easier to control. Too bad the place that i usually play do not allow me to practice that. I did try it a few times in other countries. Results are not too bad!!

Bro, that technique works on your home course OCC, hardly any rough around the greens one. Wait till you kena the pubic hair rough around the greens, then try your Texas wedge lor.

Been there done that la... you need a steep angle to do it.... It was taught to be by a single hcp when I played with him in Bali a few years back and showed me how to use the putter to hit for both in rough (provided no obstacles in front) and in the bunker too!

For OCC i normally use a AW or SW get it onto the green whilst the rest wait for me patiently on the green....

The idea is not to putt with the putter in the rough but to use it as a wedge like appraoch. It is not issue but I find that it is easier to control. Too bad the place that i usually play do not allow me to practice that. I did try it a few times in other countries. Results are not too bad!!

Bro, that technique works on your home course OCC, hardly any rough around the greens one. Wait till you kena the pubic hair rough around the greens, then try your Texas wedge lor.

Been there done that la... you need a steep angle to do it.... It was taught to be by a single hcp when I played with him in Bali a few years back and showed me how to use the putter to hit for both in rough (provided no obstacles in front) and in the bunker too!

For OCC i normally use a AW or SW get it onto the green whilst the rest wait for me patiently on the green....

Bro,

I hope one day you can teach me to do it using a putter. My problem is, I can chip better then I putt. Most of my golf buddy pull out a putter and I always use my wedges to chip even when the ball is on a short rough around the green.

I guess I am weak in distance control with my putter when the ball in short rough. I can chip closer to the pin then I putted. I just cannot get the feeling with my putter from rough so

It might be okay I guess but really wanted to learn more to have more option in my game.

60 deg (or more) very difficult to use - I kaypoh, bent my 58 to 60....either thin or fat (most of the time thin)....learnt my lesson....bent it back to 58....so much easier to use after....

that's the danger with adjusting the loft on clubs. by bending from 58 to 60, you're effectively adding bounce to the club. which explains the thin shots, esp if hitting off the fairway / hard ground / sand.

60 deg (or more) very difficult to use - I kaypoh, bent my 58 to 60....either thin or fat (most of the time thin)....learnt my lesson....bent it back to 58....so much easier to use after....

that's the danger with adjusting the loft on clubs. by bending from 58 to 60, you're effectively adding bounce to the club. which explains the thin shots, esp if hitting off the fairway / hard ground / sand.

i even did practice 1/4 swing with my 2 hybrid for that 100m low low ball...

something for you to consider...

After hearing from you and Pro Shorthitter, now i'm having second thought about 60 deg wedge.

Bro, I am not good player to give any advise but this is just my personal opinion. I use 50, 54 & 58 wedges. If situation called for a high shot and hope the ball to stop fast, I just open up my 58 like an 60 wedge.

A good friend of mine gave me a 60 wedges free but I tend to have metal game issue when I hold a 60 loft wedge. I tend to slow down my swing when I use the 60, that really kill my shot. Really need to swing as normal in speed well and have the confidence to execute the 60 loft as far as I am concern.

However, "never try never know". Just buy a second hand 60 wedges and try it yourself. I felt, hitting it might not be a big issue with more pratrice .. Hit the correct distance in demand that really need allot of hard work to get it right, regardless whether it is 60 or 54 wedges.

The idea is not to putt with the putter in the rough but to use it as a wedge like appraoch. It is not issue but I find that it is easier to control. Too bad the place that i usually play do not allow me to practice that. I did try it a few times in other countries. Results are not too bad!!

Bro, that technique works on your home course OCC, hardly any rough around the greens one. Wait till you kena the pubic hair rough around the greens, then try your Texas wedge lor.

Been there done that la... you need a steep angle to do it.... It was taught to be by a single hcp when I played with him in Bali a few years back and showed me how to use the putter to hit for both in rough (provided no obstacles in front) and in the bunker too!

For OCC i normally use a AW or SW get it onto the green whilst the rest wait for me patiently on the green....

Bro,

I hope one day you can teach me to do it using a putter. My problem is, I can chip better then I putt. Most of my golf buddy pull out a putter and I always use my wedges to chip even when the ball is on a short rough around the green.

I guess I am weak in distance control with my putter when the ball in short rough. I can chip closer to the pin then I putted. I just cannot get the feeling with my putter from rough so

It might be okay I guess but really wanted to learn more to have more option in my game.

Slicer, I haven't really tried Blee's technique yet, but I think you shouldn't have much of an issue adjusting to it.

You know how some advice to chip with a putting stroke? This one is opposite, that's why it's called the Texas wedge. Using the putter, you address the ball the same way as with your wedge; weight on your left, handle leaning left also, so that it's ahead of the putterhead which is toward the middle of your stance. Then pick up with some wrist cock and chop down with a steep angle of attack. The ball will fly for a few feet, then land and roll the rest of the way.

Now I also itchy to practice this technique to widen my options around the green.

The idea is not to putt with the putter in the rough but to use it as a wedge like appraoch. It is not issue but I find that it is easier to control. Too bad the place that i usually play do not allow me to practice that. I did try it a few times in other countries. Results are not too bad!!

Bro, that technique works on your home course OCC, hardly any rough around the greens one. Wait till you kena the pubic hair rough around the greens, then try your Texas wedge lor.

Been there done that la... you need a steep angle to do it.... It was taught to be by a single hcp when I played with him in Bali a few years back and showed me how to use the putter to hit for both in rough (provided no obstacles in front) and in the bunker too!

For OCC i normally use a AW or SW get it onto the green whilst the rest wait for me patiently on the green....

Bro,

I hope one day you can teach me to do it using a putter. My problem is, I can chip better then I putt. Most of my golf buddy pull out a putter and I always use my wedges to chip even when the ball is on a short rough around the green.

I guess I am weak in distance control with my putter when the ball in short rough. I can chip closer to the pin then I putted. I just cannot get the feeling with my putter from rough so It might be okay I guess but really wanted to learn more to have more option in my game.

Slicer, I haven't really tried Blee's technique yet, but I think you shouldn't have much of an issue adjusting to it.

You know how some advice to chip with a putting stroke? This one is opposite, that's why it's called the Texas wedge. Using the putter, you address the ball the same way as with your wedge; weight on your left, handle leaning left also, so that it's ahead of the putterhead which is toward the middle of your stance. Then pick up with some wrist cock and chop down with a steep angle of attack. The ball will fly for a few feet, then land and roll the rest of the way.

Now I also itchy to practice this technique to widen my options around the green.

Spot on bro...

Pak Slicer, that was what the guy taught me. One thing you need to know is that you might want to try to want a cheaper putter .... .